Weekly Crypto Regs Roundup: SEC Mulls Innovation Exemption, Lummis Backs Bitcoin Tax Break

Crypto regulation has taken center stage in the U.S.: the SEC has prepared an innovation exemption to keep builders onshore, North Dakota has unveiled plans for a state-backed stablecoin, and Senator Lummis has pursued a de minimis Bitcoin tax change as crypto has emerged as a voter issue ahead of 2026.
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NASDAQ’s First Tether Gold Treasury: Prestige Wealth Raises $150M and Rebrands as Aurelion

Asset management firm Prestige Wealth Inc. announced Friday that it has secured about $150 million in funding to create NASDAQ’s first Tether Gold Treasury, as part of a broader plan to incorporate tokenized gold into its reserve assets.
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Hyperliquid User Loses $21 Million to Hackers After Private Key Breach

A Hyperliquid user lost $21 million worth of crypto to hackers following a private key breach, with attackers stealing approximately 17.75 million DAI and 3.11 million MSYRUPUSDP tokens, as CertiK reports $1.05 billion lost to 296 private key breaches in 2024 representing 39% of total attacks.
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